Three artists from Portland area collaborated on an event in the Pearl District entitled “Versailles in Versailles,” featuring the work of Nondis Taylor, Sherri Gibson and Lorie Wolff, who are established decorative painters and members of the Professional Decorative Painters Association (PDPA).They created a permanent wall mural indside the upscale store Versailles in the Pearl.

The talented artisans created a trompe l’oeil mural with a fresco style twist of the Gardens of Versailles in France, while spending a long weekend creating a visually stunning original 16′x24′ wall.  Perspective techniques highlighting the artisit’s knowledge of light and shadow, harmony of color and composition, in addition to aged plaster effects give the wall a sense of history and natural patina.  Versailles in the Pearl’s owner, Gerard Philippon, stated: “We appeciate the opportunity to work with many professional decorative painters who are donating their time and artistry to create a stunning addition to our retail location.”

Portland, OR, January 29, 2009 – Gerard Philippon, owner of Versailles in the Pearl, 904 NW Hoyt in the Pearl District, is sensitive to the recent economic recession.  Philippon realized that many couples seeking a romantic holiday may not be able to afford it this year, in fact, one couple – Jesse and Melissa of Clackamas; Oregon wanted a romantic vacation to Paris.  Instead they will be experiencing the next best thing: a romantic overnight stay inside Versailles in the Pearl’s showroom window where they will enjoy champagne, roses, delicious chocolates and a sumptuous Louis XIV bed compliments of the upscale, French home furnishings retailer…